Best Receiver For My Speakers (Help..Newbie)

[bswain06]

I purchased Onkyo SKS-HT240 home theater speakers. Now, I need to purchase a receiver. I'm an audio newbie, so I don't need to purchase any AMAZING receiver, but I need something compatible.

I don't want to spend over $300 if possible. Is there a great "Bang-for-you-buck" receiver thats compatible???

HERE ARE THE SPECS TO MY SPEAKERS

http://reviews.cnet.com/surround-spe...-30910224.html

 

[Midcow2]

They don't offer any sensitivity specs on the Onkyo web site; that is bad but I would still guess about average eficiency. One part of the review stated the system is for smaller rooms 400 sq ft or less; but that is a pretty large room. The review is excellent, my only comment is the speakers are a little small (3 1/8 ") to get the full mid and lower range sounds. If you can adjust you subwoofer crossover a little higher, say around 200 Hz it would be better.
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/home-theater-speaker-systems/onkyo/PRD_323252_4282crx.aspx


About any good entry receiver should drive the system. If you want to stick wiht Onkyo, then TX-SR506 would be a good choice. Some other AVrs are : Yamaha RX-497 or RX-397. My favorite would be the entry Marantz SR3001 but it doesn't have HDMI inputs/outputs

 

[jcPanny]

Receiver options

Look for the Yamaha RX-V661 for $300-350. It has plenty of features including HDMI audio processing in case you get a PS3 or BluRay player in the future. It has more than enough power for the HTIB speakers.

 

[ChunkyDark]

The Yamaha RX-V663 can be found for 350-400 if you shop around. I know you want to spend 300, but wanted to let you know what else is close to help avoid any buyers remorse.
It might be helpful to take a look at Yamahas and Onkyos websites and compare the versions to see if there are any features you might like or see yourself wanting down the road.
Cheers,
ChunkyDark

 

[thisonekidmongo]

How about one of the Panasonic digital receivers? No/crippled HDMI functionality, but powerful and cheap.